Are we considered a depth team? We're having a lot of trouble sustaining any offensive pressure and we're really only out one legit top six forward (if Bert played today, we can all agree there wouldn't be much difference).

So will this be a Franzen goal that is a game changer? or completely meaningless? there is no middle ground when he scores.

Came here to say this. Franzen is a good player and all, but I'd like him to play a little more clutch like he totally knows how. It seems like almost every time he scores, it's either when we're so far ahead that there's no chance of a comeback by the other team, or the exact opposite. I can't remember the last time he had a goal that turned a game around or put a game away.

Came here to say this. Franzen is a good player and all, but I'd like him to play a little more clutch like he totally knows how. It seems like almost every time he scores, it's either when we're so far ahead that there's no chance of a comeback by the other team, or the exact opposite. I can't remember the last time he had a goal that turned a game around or put a game away.

He led the league in game winning goals for a while. Not sure where he is on that list now. I agree though he needs to score when it matters when guys like Dats are out.

Are we considered a depth team? We're having a lot of trouble sustaining any offensive pressure and we're really only out one legit top six forward (if Bert played today, we can all agree there wouldn't be much difference).

The Wings have good 3rd line depth players, but they do have a shortage of depth skill players.

The absences on D also contribute to the current troubles. The Wings rely on the D more than most teams for offensive plays.

Okay I hope Z does not get in a fight and fire the team up. I hope its more of the same ol emotionless crap that we have seen for weeks.

You said you hoped Z would get his ass beat in order to fire up the team, not that he would merely fight. So we maybe get a spark by risking a potential injury to who is-as of late- our most consistent player. Like I said; your reasoning is s***.